Kawah Putih ("White Crater") is the crater of Mount Patuha, located about 40 km from Bandung, West Java. From Bandung you can ride a public transport of yellow micro bus for around USD 0.50, to the direction of Soreang and Ciwidey. Kawah Putih is around 10.7 km from Ciwidey, there is a highly visible gate, you won't miss it.

There's an entrance fee of Rp.15,000 (USD 1.80). Or you can add another Rp.10,000 for transport to the crater and back. The crater is another 5.6 km from the gate, perhaps a 45-minute walk if you choose so.

When you reach the crater, the dominant colour is actually not white as the name suggests, but rather a light green crater lake surrounded with sulfur-rich mud. It's a stunning view, different from any other craters that I've seen.

The air has a strong sulfur smell, with smoke rising from the lake. It is not allowed to enter the lake. Be mindful with the mud, it looks dry but when you step onto it, you got trapped in it about 30-cm deep.

The last microbus going down from the crater is 5:30pm.

Recommended. The view is more beautiful than Tangkuban Prahu crater in the same area (about 70 km away), so if you must choose, pick the Kawah Putih.

wahhhh.... baru liat yg begini ckck klen bgt dahhh kok biso ada yah

indah sekali,agak jauh sih dr mY Home,tapi biaya murah